21 Questions With Linda Gates

by Jenna Martindale

I’m a little partial to this next newbie. She’s the class clown, way stronger than she knows, and she’s my Mom. I hope you have a chance to meet her & laugh with her because she’s on the same journey most of you may be on. And she’s killing it. (Blurry picture privileges because she buys my Christmas presents). 

Mom

J: What do you do for a living?

L: I’m a Realtor.

J: Where are you from? Where did you grow up?

L: Born & raised in Rochester, Minnesota.

J: What brought you to CrossFit Progression?

L: My daughter encouraged me to try Boot Camp.

J: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of the gym?

L: Reading, cooking, playing Candy Crush.

J: We have Hip Hop Friday, but do we need to talk about an entire day at the gym devoted to Country music?

L: Yes, we do.

J: Favorite cheat meal?

L: Tacos.

J: What’s your favorite healthy recipe?

L: Grilled fresh vegetables.

J: Would you rather: Clean & Jerk or Overhead Squat?

L: Overhead Squat.

J: Would you rather: Leopard Crawl or Mountain Climbers?

L: Mountain Climbers.

J: What’s your least favorite movement?

L: Burpees.

J: What’s your perfect WOD?

L: Tabata – squats, pushups, kb thrusters.

J: What goal(s) are you currently chasing?

L: To become fit and wear a size 6 again!

J: What’s one thing that your fellow CFP members would be surprised to know about you?

L: I am very, very self-conscious.

J: What’s the hardest part of CrossFit?

L: Running/Sprinting.

J: What’s the best thing you’ve gotten out of your time at CFP?

L: Results, more energy, feeling better about myself.

J: Favorite piece of advice you’ve gotten from a coach at CFP?

L: You can do this! Never give up!

J: What’s your spirit animal?

L: Dog.

J: How has your outlook on yourself changed since joining CrossFit Progression?

L: It has improved more than I could have imagined.

J: What has been your fondest memory during your time at CFP?

L: Making friends at boot camp.

J: How is your experience at CFP different from what you’ve done previously?

L: This is the first time doing classes at a gym.

J: What would be your one piece of advice for someone who’s just joining CrossFit Progression?

L: Work hard and you will achieve the results you are looking for.